Sir Thomas Lawrence, laudatory medal
Roundel
1860 (made)
1860 (made)
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This silvered electrotype roundel is cast of the obverse of the Art Union Laudatory medal, depicting Sir Thomas Lawrence and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1860.
Lawrence (1769-1830) was president of the Royal Academy. This piece is one of a series of medals produced for the Art Union of London.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
Lawrence (1769-1830) was president of the Royal Academy. This piece is one of a series of medals produced for the Art Union of London.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
Object details
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| Title | Sir Thomas Lawrence, laudatory medal (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype under glass cover |
| Brief description | Roundel, silvered electrotype, cast of obverse of Art Union Laudatory Medal depicting Head of Sir Thomas Lawrence, by George Gammon Adams, English, 1860 |
| Physical description | Barehead of Sir Thomas clean-shaven to left. Behind the head in field inscribed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'LAWRENCE' [signed] 'G.G. ADAMS F.' |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This silvered electrotype roundel is cast of the obverse of the Art Union Laudatory medal, depicting Sir Thomas Lawrence and is made by George Gammon Adams in 1860. Lawrence (1769-1830) was president of the Royal Academy. This piece is one of a series of medals produced for the Art Union of London. George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square. The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift. |
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| Accession number | A.240-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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